Name: The journey across the high wire
Uploaded: 2012-05-23T15:02:11Z
Duration: 18 min 50 s
Description: Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.

Even a death-defying magician has to start somewhere. High-wire artist Philippe Petit takes you on an intimate journey from his first card trick at age 6 to his tightrope walk between the Twin Towers.

The journey across the high wire

Turning childhood fascination into breathtaking feats, one artist proves that creativity and tenacity can conquer the impossible. From practicing magic tricks as a six-year-old to secretly walking a wire between the Twin Towers, his story pulses with risk and wonder. In Jerusalem, a dove meant to symbolize peace flopped comically but ultimately united 80,000 onlookers in hope. Each daring act is a celebration of improvisation, intuition, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.